Lexar
Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 4000 GB.
52/100
4000 GB14000 MB/sNVME13000 MB/s2400 TBWM.2
£500best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- SLC cache
- Heatsink included
- Above-average capacity
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity4000 GB
Capacity (TB)4 TB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVME
PCIe generationPCIe 5.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read14000 MB/s
Sequential write13000 MB/s
Controller and NAND
Controller8
NAND typeTLC
DRAM cacheYes
SLC cacheYes
Endurance and reliability
Endurance2400 TBW
Warranty5 years
Features
Heatsink includedYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 5.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowLexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 vs Samsung Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD
Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD
| LexarLexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5This page | SamsungSamsung 9100 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52 /100 | 53 /100Better |
| Capacity | 4000 GBBetter | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 14000 MB/s | 14700 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 13000 MB/s | 13400 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVME | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 2400 TBWBetter | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Lexar ARES PRO 4TB Gen5?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Crucial P510 2TB?
The Crucial P510 2TB scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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